The Thomas Blog

How to See if Bad SEO is Causing a Drop in Website Traffic

If your content marketing strategy is progressing while your website traffic slumps, your reaction will surely be one of confusion. We've all been there.

3 Tips To Grow Your Manufacturing Business

The manufacturing industry is going through a revival, and now may be the perfect time to think about growing your business.

There’s a lot to be considered when deciding whether or not to expand your business, like if you have enough employees to take on new work, if you can afford to hire more employees or pay current workers overtime, if you’re in a good position to get loans or credit, and where you can even find new clients.

If you decide to take the leap, consider these tips to help you get started and tackle common challenges along the way.

Video: Laying Spacecrafts To Rest

Ever wonder what happens to a spacecraft when it can no longer be used? Our friends at Industrial Equipment News have the scoop on the safest place on Earth to bury decommissioned spacecrafts:

9 Books Every Marketer Should Read

As I’ve said before, marketing is a busy career.

A characteristic of any good marketer is keeping yourself busy, especially in periods of downtime, by constantly working to improve your skills. One of the best ways to do this is to consume literature that will increase your understanding of the field.

If you have an Amazon account; are in possession of a library card; or can transport yourself by plane, train, or automobile to a bookstore, you should absolutely pick up one, or all, of the following books:

What's Missing From Your Online Marketing?

Every day, thousands of buyers visit Thomasnet.com to source products and find suppliers, making it the home of the largest and most active network of qualified buyers.

Now that you know where your buyers are, it's important to know what they're looking for. 

"The Phone Doesn’t Ring Anymore"

Your phone used to ring off the hook with sales opportunities. But there’s a problem — it isn’t ringing anymore.

This doesn’t mean sales opportunities are dwindling. It’s a sign that phones have been replaced by a new tool — your website — and other dynamic sales tools like eCatalogs.

It’s also a reflection of our times where younger millennials look to self-service, digital sources to drive their workflows.

5 Awesome Made In America Products You Can Buy Right Now

The manufacturing sector is constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology, and that in turn is fueling the demand for local sourcing and reshoring.

However, for U.S. manufacturing to continue its momentum, buyers must be able to purchase these awesome made-in-America products, and that's what Thomasnet.com is all about.

Every day, we help buyers connect with qualified suppliers who can deliver exactly what they are looking for. Here are some of the amazing U.S.-made products that are being produced by suppliers on Thomasnet.com right now.

Video: 3D Printer Goes To The Dark Side

An ultra limited-edition, 3D-printed replica of Darth Vader's melted helmet is now available, making it possible for the force to awaken in your home or office.

5 Industrial Marketing Updates for 2016

We’re officially halfway through 2016 — but no need to panic.

There’s still plenty of time to revamp your marketing strategy (or just expand it) and work toward reaching your business goals.

Considering how much movement we’ve had in the industrial and digital marketing space in a mere six months, there’s a lot to jump on.

Not sure where you stand or what’s happening in the industry? Let’s talk through some of the updates and trends we’ve seen so far in 2016...